I NEED YOUR PRAYERS AND GOOD THOUGHTS PLEASE..

[Rushpuppy]

I have been experiencing anxiety attacks the past 2 weeks that leave me unable to sleep, upset tummy etc.
I have a Dr. appt Monday because I just can't go on like this. I'm finding it more and more difficult to function
on any level, I feel like staying in bed but I can't sleep. When I do fall asleep and happen to wake up in the middle of
the night, my mind starts racing, heart pounds, I sweat and my stomach churns and there is no going back to sleep.
ALL for something that I have little control of. I worry that I'm not doing my best at work, and the good Lord knows
how badly I need my job, I worry that our business isn't going to succeed (we are really doing ok now) but try to tell
that to my stupid mind. Just sitting here writing this, I broke out in a sweat and my heart started pounding again.
I fear I am a total mess and I can't afford to fall apart. I talk to my hubby about it and he is so supportive but he doesn't
understand how anxiety attacks can't be controlled. Besides, he's working 60+ hours a week and has his part of the business to
worry about so I don't want to dump more on him. Too many people (and dogs) depend on me to keep things going.
So if you could spare me a few prayers, I've seen the power of prayer and could desperately use some.

Thank you JL family. Thank you.

Jodi

[Labradorable]

Good thoughts headed your way. I hope you are feeling better soon.

[MidwestGirl]

Prayers on the way Jodi!

[javasmom]

Good thoughts on the way....I have panic disorder, so I understand exactly how you feel.
Thankfully, I've been able to overcome it....but I always worry that one day it will come back with a vengeance.

It's funny how people who don't understand will always tell you to "just relax" and not to worry so much.
If it were only that easy...

[Samson]

Good thoughts ! Don't go to sleep with a problem ! Write it down and forget about it until the morning.

[Neska74]

I know how awful anxiety attacks can be, especially since you can't really control when they come. I've had those.
I'm so sorry you are dealing with this and I do hope that you'll get better!
One thing that helped me a little bit was closing my eyes when they come and counting in my head to 10 as I breathe in and out very very slowly. Also if I had a few of those a day, I'd come home and take a hot bubble bath (silly - but it did help me to relax a bit).

[BoatDog]

Good thoughts and prayers here.

[Dexter Dogg]

Adding my good thoughts.

[jzgrlduff]

Prayers, Jodi!!

[BauersMom]

Good thoughts, prayers, and (((((HUGS))))))

Please don't let yourself be miserable, go to the doctor. Not sleeping is going to make the anxiety (and everything else) so much worse.

ETA: Apparently I can't read, and you already have a Dr's appointment (smart girl ).